She's your favorite artists' favorite artist and one of her hit songs accurately describes the weather in Louisiana right now, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS in New Orleans invoked Chappell Roan's lyrics in "HOT TO GO!" to describe the triple digit heat indices across the state and record breaking high temperatures seen in Baton Rouge this week.
"This heat will have you saying 'it's like 199 degrees!'" the NWS tweeted, which is a nod to the rising pop star from the Midwest who recently performed at Hangout Fest and Bonnaroo. She also opened for Olivia Rodrigo in New Orleans earlier this year.
🌡️🔥 This heat will have you saying "it's like 199 degrees!"
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) June 25, 2024
Hot weather will persist thru the week.
Our forecast has heat indices of 108-112 on
Tuesday.
Take frequent breaks if you have to be
Outside.
Grab some water and stay hydrated!
Only relief will be afternoon storms. pic.twitter.com/YHhfw9Trea
The fiery comparison to Roan is valid – Baton Rouge's Monday high of 100 was a record high, tying for the same date in 2009.
And the hot weather isn't over yet. The NWS forecast says to expect sweltering temperatures through the rest of the week.
"The only relief will be afternoon storms," the NWS said, adding that residents should take breaks when outside and drink lots of water to stay hydrated and avoid heat-related illness.
A heat advisory is in effect for New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Mississippi Coast until 7 p.m. Wednesday. The feels like temperature could reach 108, the NWS said.
